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Milestone

Generative AI ROI And Engineering Productivity Platform

Led ★ 1 round $10.0M committed Latest: 2025-11

Quack

Trainable AI Agents Automate Support, Analyze Interactions, and Turn CX into Growth

Led ★ 2 rounds $7.0M committed Latest: 2025-09

Carbyne

Mission-Critical Data Connectivity

Led ★ 4 rounds $201.0M committed Latest: 2025-06

Speedata

Hardware Accelerators for Analytics and Databases

Led ★ 1 round $44.0M committed Latest: 2025-06

Guardz

Cybersecurity Platform Built for MSPs

3 rounds $84.0M committed Latest: 2025-06

SpotitEarly

Scent-based Cancer Detection Technology

Led ★ 2 rounds $26.5M committed Latest: 2025-05

Grain

Currency Solution for Software Platforms and Marketplaces

2 rounds $51.0M committed Latest: 2025-03

Perfect

AI-powered Recruitment Platform

Led ★ 1 round $10.0M committed Latest: 2025-02

Sepio

Asset Risk Management

Led ★ 3 rounds $21.5M committed Latest: 2024-08

ZEST Security

AI-powered Cloud Risk Resolution Platform

1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2024-07

Firefly

Cloud Asset Management

1 round $23.0M committed Latest: 2024-05

SeeTree

AI-Powered Optimization Platform for Agribusinesses

Led ★ 3 rounds $55.0M committed Latest: 2024-01

Hyro

Plug-and-play Conversational AI and Natural Language Automation

Led ★ 3 rounds $34.5M committed Latest: 2023-05

UVeye

Under-vehicle Inspection System

Led ★ 1 round $100.0M committed Latest: 2023-05

Chain Reaction

Blockchain and Privacy Technologies for Enhanced Compute Performance

2 rounds $72.0M committed Latest: 2023-02

MDI Health

AI-based Pharmacology Intelligence Platform

Led ★ 2 rounds $26.0M committed Latest: 2023-02

Vesttoo

Risk-management Solutions for the P&C and Longevity Insurance Markets

Led ★ 2 rounds $86.0M committed Latest: 2022-10

Fondue

Cashback Management Platform for eCommerce Websites

Led ★ 1 round $10.5M committed Latest: 2022-09

Solidus Labs

Manipulation Detection for the Cryptocurrency Market

2 rounds $48.5M committed Latest: 2022-05

CHEQ

Cybersecurity Solutions for Go-to-market Organizations

2 rounds $150.0M committed Latest: 2022-02

Remilk

Animal-free Dairy Products

1 round $120.0M committed Latest: 2022-01

Oversee Travel

AI-powered Travel Tech Platform, Optimizing Corporate Travel Spend & Streamlining Agent Operations

1 round $14.5M committed Latest: 2022-01

Redefine Meat

Additive Manufacturing Technology for Printed Food

Led ★ 3 rounds $170.0M committed Latest: 2022-01

Cheetah

Restaurant Supply App

3 rounds $96.0M committed Latest: 2022-01

Sayata

Commercial Risk Platform for Insurance Brokers and Carriers

1 round $35.0M committed Latest: 2022-01

Blings.io

Data-driven Dynamic Video Technology

Led ★ 1 round $4.0M committed Latest: 2021-11

Pontera

Active Management Solution for Held Away Accounts

1 round $70.0M committed Latest: 2021-11

EasySend

Platform for Creating and Optimizing Digital Customer Journeys

Led ★ 2 rounds $61.5M committed Latest: 2021-11

Livez

Mobile App for Personalized Preventive Medicine

1 round Latest: 2021-10

Avo

AI assistant for Sales, Finance and HR Leaders

1 round $45.0M committed Latest: 2021-09

BRAIN.Q

Restorative Brain Health Therapeutics to Reverse Disability After Neurological Disease

Led ★ 1 round $39.0M committed Latest: 2021-08

Edocate

HCP Engagement by Patient Simulation Cases

Led ★ 1 round $3.0M committed Latest: 2021-04

Yotpo

eCommerce Retention Platform that Turns Reviews and Loyalty into Repeat Revenue

2 rounds $305.0M committed Latest: 2021-03

Strigo

Student Training Platform

Led ★ 2 rounds $10.5M committed Latest: 2020-09

SCAILIUM

The AI Production Layer

2 rounds $65.8M committed Latest: 2020-06

Wandz.ai

Real-time Predictive AI For The Customer Experience

2 rounds $55.0M committed Latest: 2019-10

Cnvrg.io

Full Stack Machine Learning Operating System

Led ★ 1 round $7.0M committed Latest: 2019-01

Darillium

Multiple-cloud Management Platform

1 round $2.0M committed Latest: 2018-11

Puls Technologies

On-demand Home Services Platform

Led ★ 2 rounds $65.0M committed Latest: 2018-08

Moovit

Live Transport App with Maps

1 round $50.0M committed Latest: 2018-02

Via

Urban Transportation Optimization Platform

1 round $250.0M committed Latest: 2017-09

Investment activity

7 portfolio exits on record.

Funds · 4

• Hanaco Ventures II — $120M Jan 2020
• Hanaco Growth II — $201M Jan 2019
• Hanaco Growth I — $67M Dec 2017
• Hanaco Ventures I — $87M Dec 2017

Q&A

What are Hanaco Ventures' most recent notable exits?

Hanaco Ventures has had several recent exits. In February 2026, its portfolio company Quack was acquired by AUI for $15M. In November 2025, Carbyne was acquired by Axon for $625M, and Wandz.ai was acquired by AB Tasty for $30M.

What is Hanaco Ventures' sector focus for its portfolio companies?

Hanaco Ventures primarily focuses on Business Software, with 14 portfolio companies in this sector. Other significant sectors include Health Tech & Life Sciences, Cyber Security, and Fintech & Insurtech, each with 5 portfolio companies.

What is the most recent fund raised by Hanaco Ventures?

Hanaco Ventures raised Hanaco Ventures II in January 2020, with an amount of $120M.

Which investment stages does Hanaco Ventures typically participate in?

Hanaco Ventures invests across various stages, including Seed, Pre-Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round.

Can you name some of Hanaco Ventures' active portfolio companies?

Hanaco Ventures has a diverse portfolio including companies like Guardz, a cybersecurity platform founded in 2022, and Milestone, a generative AI ROI and engineering productivity platform founded in 2023.

Where is Hanaco Ventures headquartered?

Hanaco Ventures is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, with offices also in New York City.

Who are the founders of Hanaco Ventures?

The founders of Hanaco Ventures are Alon Lifshitz and Lior Prosor, both serving as General Partners.

What was Hanaco Ventures' earliest fund?

Hanaco Ventures launched two funds in December 2017: Hanaco Growth I, which raised $67M, and Hanaco Ventures I, which raised $87M.